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Futures Measures - March 12, 2021 - Weekend Cleanup

After another busy week in futures, Pete and Frank clean up some equity positions before diving into a brand-new butterfly in the yield curve. The guys talk stock futures options as well as foreign exchange trades, and they conclude the week by sizing up a cross-product iron condor between soybeans and corn. Learn how to put on futures butterflies and cross-product iron condors in a diversity of asset classes.

Small Stakes - March 12, 2021 - How Risky Are Futures?

The futures dudes from the Small Exchange spend today's show defining risk in different ways, and then they compare the risk in trading futures.  Frank presents the comparison using Nasdaq and Small Technology futures, and he shows how similar they are in volatility but different in dollar movement. Find out if futures are too risky for you with some help from the new small, standard, and simple products from the Small Exchange.

Small Stakes - March 12, 2021 - How Risky Are Futures?

The futures dudes from the Small Exchange spend today's show defining risk in different ways, and then they compare the risk in trading futures.  Frank presents the comparison using Nasdaq and Small Technology futures, and he shows how similar they are in volatility but different in dollar movement. Find out if futures are too risky for you with some help from the new small, standard, and simple products from the Small Exchange.

Lunch Money - March 12, 2021 - Will the SEC Let SPACs Be?

Garrett and Hitha wrap up this busy week in the market.  Topics include:  AT&T Investor Day  ChargePoint  WorkHorse  DocuSign  Netflix Password Sharing  SEC and SPACs  ULTA  Credit Card Debt

Lunch Money - March 12, 2021 - Will the SEC Let SPACs Be?

Garrett and Hitha wrap up this busy week in the market.  Topics include:  AT&T Investor Day  ChargePoint  WorkHorse  DocuSign  Netflix Password Sharing  SEC and SPACs  ULTA  Credit Card Debt

Options Trading Concepts Live - March 12, 2021 - Covered Call Overview

Covered calls are a great way to aggressively reduce cost basis on 100 shares of stock, while still leaving upside profit potential.  Learn how the tastytrade crew approaches rolling Covered Calls out in time, both defensively and offensively, and how it all centers around extrinsic value and risk:reward.

Options Trading Concepts Live - March 12, 2021 - Covered Call Overview

Covered calls are a great way to aggressively reduce cost basis on 100 shares of stock, while still leaving upside profit potential.  Learn how the tastytrade crew approaches rolling Covered Calls out in time, both defensively and offensively, and how it all centers around extrinsic value and risk:reward.

The Skinny on Quantitative Finance - March 12, 2021 - What's a Bitcoin Part 1

A Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, a digital currency whose transaction records are verified by a decentralized network using cryptography, rather than by a central bank or government. How exactly do you construct a secure, digital currency that is not issued or regulated by a centralized authority? In part 1 we will give a conceptual overview, and in part 2 we will discuss the technology in more detail. Join Tom, Tony and Julia as they learn a bit more about the technology behind Bitcoin.

The Skinny on Quantitative Finance - March 12, 2021 - What's a Bitcoin Part 1

A Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency, a digital currency whose transaction records are verified by a decentralized network using cryptography, rather than by a central bank or government. How exactly do you construct a secure, digital currency that is not issued or regulated by a centralized authority? In part 1 we will give a conceptual overview, and in part 2 we will discuss the technology in more detail. Join Tom, Tony and Julia as they learn a bit more about the technology behind Bitcoin.

Fast Market - March 12, 2021 - CSIQ, XRT, BIDU

Fast Market - March 12, 2021 - CSIQ, XRT, BIDU

Options Jive - March 12, 2021 - Refresher on Ratios

Ratio spreads are super high probability trades, around 90%, when managed early.  Over 45-day periods, stocks tended to land around the 25∆ strike on the put side and the 30∆ strike on the call side, which is where we would set up the short strikes on our call or put ratio spreads.

Options Jive - March 12, 2021 - Refresher on Ratios

Ratio spreads are super high probability trades, around 90%, when managed early.  Over 45-day periods, stocks tended to land around the 25∆ strike on the put side and the 30∆ strike on the call side, which is where we would set up the short strikes on our call or put ratio spreads.

Trading the Close with Tim Knight - March 11, 2021

Trading the Close with Tim Knight - March 11, 2021

Research Specials LIVE - March 11, 2021 - Research Specials Live

Research Specials LIVE - March 11, 2021 - Research Specials Live

From Theory To Practice - March 11, 2021 - Profit Targets on Short Verticals and Long Verticals

One of the core principles at tastytrade is that of managing winners. Given that we're always putting ourselves into high probability situations, we like to take our winners off the table when the market moves in our favor. Still, the way we specifically manage a Short Vertical Spread is a little different from how we manage a Long Vertical Spread, and we see that difference playing out with our CSCO position inside the portfolio on today's show.

From Theory To Practice - March 11, 2021 - Profit Targets on Short Verticals and Long Verticals

One of the core principles at tastytrade is that of managing winners. Given that we're always putting ourselves into high probability situations, we like to take our winners off the table when the market moves in our favor. Still, the way we specifically manage a Short Vertical Spread is a little different from how we manage a Long Vertical Spread, and we see that difference playing out with our CSCO position inside the portfolio on today's show.

Futures Measures - March 11, 2021 - Short Stock Hedges and FX Pairs

On a rare solo run, Frank takes off into the world of short stock hedges using stock and yield futures, and he safely lands the program in FX pairs. The futures dude uses futures, options, and futures options to put on several trade ideas that range from stocks to commodities. He even manages to get some crude oil strategies flowing as well.

Futures Measures - March 11, 2021 - Short Stock Hedges and FX Pairs

On a rare solo run, Frank takes off into the world of short stock hedges using stock and yield futures, and he safely lands the program in FX pairs. The futures dude uses futures, options, and futures options to put on several trade ideas that range from stocks to commodities. He even manages to get some crude oil strategies flowing as well.

Small Stakes - March 11, 2021 - Long US Dollar, Short Options

Think USD is moving higher, but frustrated about missing the lows?  Frank dives deep into the world of FX options to buy the dollar at a lower price.  The kid starts out with some historical context on the US dollar market before launching into several pairs of long SFX futures against short put spreads in the euro, Japanese yen, and more! Find out if a long USD play is in your future, and at the very least you might learn something new about derivatives trading in foreign exchange markets!

Small Stakes - March 11, 2021 - Long US Dollar, Short Options

Think USD is moving higher, but frustrated about missing the lows?  Frank dives deep into the world of FX options to buy the dollar at a lower price.  The kid starts out with some historical context on the US dollar market before launching into several pairs of long SFX futures against short put spreads in the euro, Japanese yen, and more! Find out if a long USD play is in your future, and at the very least you might learn something new about derivatives trading in foreign exchange markets!

Lunch Money - March 11, 2021 - Mo Mergers Mo Problems?

Garrett and Hitha tackle mergers in banking, more GME shenanigans, US Steel, and one year in lockdown. 

Lunch Money - March 11, 2021 - Mo Mergers Mo Problems?

Garrett and Hitha tackle mergers in banking, more GME shenanigans, US Steel, and one year in lockdown. 

Options Trading Concepts Live - March 11, 2021 - Viewer Questions and Thoughts for "Crazy Markets"

Nick, Mike and Katie answer viewer questions with the central theme of outsized market moves and repairing positions. Get their thoughts on trade entry, rebalancing delta, leaning directional, and more!

Options Trading Concepts Live - March 11, 2021 - Viewer Questions and Thoughts for "Crazy Markets"

Nick, Mike and Katie answer viewer questions with the central theme of outsized market moves and repairing positions. Get their thoughts on trade entry, rebalancing delta, leaning directional, and more!

Tweeting Live with LIZ & JNY - March 11, 2021 - Stock Pairs with the Smalls

Liz and Jenny are trading the smalls! Frank joins the show and talks about a /SM75, /STIX pairs. The ladies get short /SM75, long /STIX, and make it a triple by adding a long /S30Y to off-set interest rate risk.Symbols discussed: DOCU, AMC, PLTR, /SM75, /STIX, /S30Y, ULTA. TLRY

Tweeting Live with LIZ & JNY - March 11, 2021 - Stock Pairs with the Smalls

Liz and Jenny are trading the smalls! Frank joins the show and talks about a /SM75, /STIX pairs. The ladies get short /SM75, long /STIX, and make it a triple by adding a long /S30Y to off-set interest rate risk.Symbols discussed: DOCU, AMC, PLTR, /SM75, /STIX, /S30Y, ULTA. TLRY

tasty Extras - March 11, 2021 - Jeff Joseph from Luckbox

Jeff Joseph joins Tom and Tony to cover the latest edition of luckbox magazine. Tune in as they tackle UFOs, outer space, aliens, and more!

tasty Extras - March 11, 2021 - Jeff Joseph from Luckbox

Jeff Joseph joins Tom and Tony to cover the latest edition of luckbox magazine. Tune in as they tackle UFOs, outer space, aliens, and more!

Market Measures - March 11, 2021 - 1SD Strangles Largest Losses

Although selling 1SD SPY Strangles has a high success rate, one downside is the losers are, on average, more significant than the winners. So we wondered how the largest losses look like by trading 1SD Strangles in those major market downturns, and how long can we expect to recover from the losses?

Market Measures - March 11, 2021 - 1SD Strangles Largest Losses

Although selling 1SD SPY Strangles has a high success rate, one downside is the losers are, on average, more significant than the winners. So we wondered how the largest losses look like by trading 1SD Strangles in those major market downturns, and how long can we expect to recover from the losses?

tasty BITES - March 11, 2021 - Meaning Of Contrarian

Part of a trade setup is forming an assumption. Depending on the price action you may decide to be contrarian. This means you are looking for the opposite of current movement. Join Tom and Tony today as they talk about their contrarian ways.

tasty BITES - March 11, 2021 - Meaning Of Contrarian

Part of a trade setup is forming an assumption. Depending on the price action you may decide to be contrarian. This means you are looking for the opposite of current movement. Join Tom and Tony today as they talk about their contrarian ways.

Opening Bell - March 11, 2021

Opening Bell - March 11, 2021

Trades From the Research Team LIVE - March 11, 2021 - Trades from the Research Team Live

Trades From the Research Team LIVE - March 11, 2021 - Trades from the Research Team Live

Bootstrapping In America - March 10, 2021 - Robert Burke of Ladder Up

Ladder Up provides free financial programs (Tax Assistance Program (TAP) and Life Improving Financial Tools (LIFT)) to help clients secure the tax refunds they need, gain the knowledge to navigate today’s complex financial systems and obtain financial aid to make college dreams a reality. They have worked with over 850,000 clients and have returned over $1.2B.  Robert Burke is the Founder. he was appointed to the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Advisory Board—a national 100-person boar...

Bootstrapping In America - March 10, 2021 - Robert Burke of Ladder Up

Ladder Up provides free financial programs (Tax Assistance Program (TAP) and Life Improving Financial Tools (LIFT)) to help clients secure the tax refunds they need, gain the knowledge to navigate today’s complex financial systems and obtain financial aid to make college dreams a reality. They have worked with over 850,000 clients and have returned over $1.2B.  Robert Burke is the Founder. he was appointed to the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Advisory Board—a national 100-person boar...

From Theory To Practice - March 10, 2021 - Core Strategies: Put and Call Buying Power

With all of the moving parts in the markets, and all of the metrics that we analyze, it can be easy to forget about buying power. Interestingly enough, however, not only does buying power directly impact risk and return, but it can contract or expand over time. As a result, Kai and I look at how the buying power has changed historically for a Short Put.

From Theory To Practice - March 10, 2021 - Core Strategies: Put and Call Buying Power

With all of the moving parts in the markets, and all of the metrics that we analyze, it can be easy to forget about buying power. Interestingly enough, however, not only does buying power directly impact risk and return, but it can contract or expand over time. As a result, Kai and I look at how the buying power has changed historically for a Short Put.

Futures Measures - March 10, 2021 - Stock Pairs and Short Pounds

Pete goes deep on his view of the most recent new high in the equity market, and he drills down on what the foreign exchange strategy is from here on out. Frank flies through the tastytrade platform as the guys size up multiple strategies that range from Small futures all the way to ETF options.

Futures Measures - March 10, 2021 - Stock Pairs and Short Pounds

Pete goes deep on his view of the most recent new high in the equity market, and he drills down on what the foreign exchange strategy is from here on out. Frank flies through the tastytrade platform as the guys size up multiple strategies that range from Small futures all the way to ETF options.

Small Stakes - March 10, 2021 - The Stock Bond Butterfly Spread

Stocks and bonds have always gone together like peanut butter and jelly, but Frank and Pete take it to the next level with their 4-way take on this old pair.  The guys compare multiple price extremes across stock markets and Treasury yields to model their strategy, and they end up putting together a truly fresh take on an old classic. Find out how to transform the simple pairs trade into a 4-way futures butterfly on today's show.

Small Stakes - March 10, 2021 - The Stock Bond Butterfly Spread

Stocks and bonds have always gone together like peanut butter and jelly, but Frank and Pete take it to the next level with their 4-way take on this old pair.  The guys compare multiple price extremes across stock markets and Treasury yields to model their strategy, and they end up putting together a truly fresh take on an old classic. Find out how to transform the simple pairs trade into a 4-way futures butterfly on today's show.

Lunch Money - March 10, 2021 - Stimulus Spending and Saving

Get the latest outlook on the stimulus package, SPACs, and stock symbols with Garrett and Hitha! Topics discussed: Stimulus Spending and Saving  SPACs  AMC  Plug Power  Enveric Biosciences  RIOT  Citadel  Robinhood  Just Energy  Bitcoin & Gold  WASDE report

Lunch Money - March 10, 2021 - Stimulus Spending and Saving

Get the latest outlook on the stimulus package, SPACs, and stock symbols with Garrett and Hitha! Topics discussed: Stimulus Spending and Saving  SPACs  AMC  Plug Power  Enveric Biosciences  RIOT  Citadel  Robinhood  Just Energy  Bitcoin & Gold  WASDE report

Options Trading Concepts Live - March 10, 2021 - Low vs High Probability Options Strategies

Buying an option can result in profitability, but if held to expiration it is a low probability trade. The tastytrade crew explains why this is, and how we can turn a low probability trade into a high probability one, just by adding a positive extrinsic value component. Tune in to learn more!